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It's Christmas Time! Main Street Collierville Ornament Now Available
Each year, Main Street Collierville commissions a collectible Christmas ornament. The 2006 ornament is of Fire House 1, celebrating the reopening of the fire station on the historic Town Square. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to the Fire Education Fund.
Fire House 1 was relocated to its current location in 1946. At that time it was a one-bay station. In 1967 the station was remodeled and enlarged to add an additional bay to the North side. In 1982 when the Town of Collierville purchased its first aerial ladder it was decided that another bay was needed to house the ladder truck. During this 1982 renovation, all of the brick across the front of the station was removed and the original station signage and date plaque was discovered. While there had been hopes of reusing the original sign, it was accidently broken while being removed. In efforts to offer a modern facility to the community, the station closed April 1, 2005 while renovations where made once again. The interior was completely gutted. The truck bay added in 1982 was closed off and became the day room for the men and offered the first real entry to the station. The last piece to the renovation was the addition of a replica sign on the front of the station: "Fire House 1". The Fire Station reopened and was rededicated to the community on October 18, 2005. While the exterior appears rustic, the interior is a comfortable and modern facility which should serve the community for many years to come.
2006 Christmas Ornament
Main Street Collierville first began the ornament collection in 1993 with a replica of the organization's logo. The 1994 and 1995 ornaments were one-dimensional brass ornaments. In 1996, a sequence was started using actual pictures of Historic Town Square structures. This group included the Depot, 1996; the Stagecoach Stop, 1997; The Bandstand, 1998; the Town Square Clock, 1999; The Church series 2000-2003 featured Collierville United Methodist Church, Sanctuary on the Square, Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, Collierville Presbyterian, and the Collierville Christian Church; 2004 was of the Depot; and 2005 of Collierville High School. Main Street has also received several certificates of merit from Tennessee Historical Commission.
"Because Collierville's history is its most treasured resources, the purpose of the ornament series has been to provide lasting keepsakes of its significant and favorite structures," stated Main Street Executive Director Laura Todd.
Ornaments can be purchased at Bank Tennessee, The Brooks Collection on the Square and from the Main Street Collierville office located in the Historic Town Depot.
It's Christmas Time! Main Street Collierville Ornament Now Available
Each year, Main Street Collierville commissions a collectible Christmas ornament. The 2006 ornament is of Fire House 1, celebrating the reopening of the fire station on the historic Town Square. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to the Fire Education Fund.
Fire House 1 was relocated to its current location in 1946. At that time it was a one-bay station. In 1967 the station was remodeled and enlarged to add an additional bay to the North side. In 1982 when the Town of Collierville purchased its first aerial ladder it was decided that another bay was needed to house the ladder truck. During this 1982 renovation, all of the brick across the front of the station was removed and the original station signage and date plaque was discovered. While there had been hopes of reusing the original sign, it was accidently broken while being removed. In efforts to offer a modern facility to the community, the station closed April 1, 2005 while renovations where made once again. The interior was completely gutted. The truck bay added in 1982 was closed off and became the day room for the men and offered the first real entry to the station. The last piece to the renovation was the addition of a replica sign on the front of the station: "Fire House 1". The Fire Station reopened and was rededicated to the community on October 18, 2005. While the exterior appears rustic, the interior is a comfortable and modern facility which should serve the community for many years to come.
2006 Christmas Ornament
Main Street Collierville first began the ornament collection in 1993 with a replica of the organization's logo. The 1994 and 1995 ornaments were one-dimensional brass ornaments. In 1996, a sequence was started using actual pictures of Historic Town Square structures. This group included the Depot, 1996; the Stagecoach Stop, 1997; The Bandstand, 1998; the Town Square Clock, 1999; The Church series 2000-2003 featured Collierville United Methodist Church, Sanctuary on the Square, Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, Collierville Presbyterian, and the Collierville Christian Church; 2004 was of the Depot; and 2005 of Collierville High School. Main Street has also received several certificates of merit from Tennessee Historical Commission.
"Because Collierville's history is its most treasured resources, the purpose of the ornament series has been to provide lasting keepsakes of its significant and favorite structures," stated Main Street Executive Director Laura Todd.
Ornaments can be purchased at Bank Tennessee, The Brooks Collection on the Square and from the Main Street Collierville office located in the Historic Town Depot.
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